In a move that aims to improve the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, nine Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers have been transferred to different roles. The General Administration Department, in an order issued by Amit Vermani, Additional Secretary to the Government, announced the changes on Wednesday. The transfers include the appointment of Vikas Dhar Bagati, JKAS, as Personnel Officer in the Directorate of School Education, Jammu, whilst Umesh Sharma, JKAS, will become Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Bhawan, Katra, taking over from Sudhir Bali, JKAS. Sunaina Saini, JKAS, will become Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ghagwal, and Seema Parihar, JKAS, will become Sub-Divisional Magistrate, R.S. Pura. Shafiq Ahmad, JKAS, will become Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Thanamandi. Finally, Tariq Ahmad Malik, JKAS, will become Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khansahib, whilst Nagesh Singh, JKAS, has been posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Jammu (North), against an available vacancy.
Narottam Mishra orders investigation into headscarf dispute at Damoh school in Madhya Pradesh
The headscarf row in a private school in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh has attracted controversy. Home Minister Narottam Mishra has set up an inquiry into the issue, after a poster containing pictures of some girl students wearing scarves around their heads went viral on social media. Some Hindu outfits have claimed that the scarves worn by the students resemble the hijab worn by Muslim women. They have further alleged that the Ganga Jamuna Higher Secondary School is involved in religious conversion. Collector of Damoh Mayank Agarwal probed the case and said there had been no indication of any religious conversion, but Hindu outfits have demanded the cancellation of the school’s recognition. The school management has stated that every girl student can wear the headscarf if they wish to. An inquiry team will report to the Home Minister.
Jammu and Kashmir Approved for 12 Additional DNB Seats
Jammu and Kashmir has been approved for 12 additional DNB seats by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Science. The move is aimed at improving public healthcare in the state, and the new seats will be added to the 270 DNB seats that have already been granted. The approved seats are for various departments, including two for Orthopedics at Srinagar Hospital, two for Paediatrics at GMC Rajouri, two for Surgery at DH Poonch, two for General Medicine at DH Reasi, and four seats for the Department of Anesthesiology at GMC Baramulla. The initiative has been praised for its implementation of DNB courses at the district level, which is considered a best practice in the country. The program aims to address the shortage of specialists in Jammu and Kashmir and decongest government medical colleges. It will also lead to an equitable distribution of healthcare services in hard-to-reach areas, leading to low referrals from DNB institutions to tertiary care institutions.
Controversy in Meghnagar over Distribution of Contraceptives in Makeup Boxes
The health department of Madhya Pradesh has issued show-cause notices to two employees in connection with the distribution of condoms and contraceptive pills in make-up boxes during a mass marriage ceremony in Thandla. The incident caused embarrassment to 296 newly-wed couples and their family members as it received national attention. The chief medical and health officer clarified that kits were made available to the couple for family planning, which contained material related to it. However, it is possible that the recipients were not informed not to open the kit at the event. The health department has now sought clarification from the block community mobilizer and block extension educator of Thandla Civil Hospital. The incident has sent the wrong message to society due to negligence in distributing the new initiative kit at the mass marriage program.
Bhopal: Transfers and Additional Responsibilities for 10 IAS Officers
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the state government has made changes to the civil services by transferring six IAS officers while giving additional responsibilities to ten bureaucrats. John Kingsly AR, who was the commissioner of medical education department, was moved to become the secretary of water resources and Narmada valley department due to poor relations with medical education minister Viswas Sarang. Meanwhile, Gopal Chandra Dad, previously commissioner of medical education, was given the additional charge of the OBC Welfare Department. Other changes include the appointment of P Narhari as secretary of the sports and youth welfare department and Rakesh Shrivastava as director of Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The reshuffle also impacted positions such as chief executive officer of good governance school and deputy secretaries in Yojna, finance and statistics, labour, and public assets management departments. The state government aims to improve civil services through these changes.
CM takes action against websites over derogatory comments on Savitribai Phule.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra has directed the Chief Secretary to take action against two websites that published offensive articles against Savitribai Phule, a legendary social reformer and pioneer of women’s education. The articles have caused a stir among political parties and social organizations, with many objecting to the derogatory references made about Phule. The Nationalist Congress Party met with the Mumbai Police Commissioner, demanding strict action against the websites. The CM warned that the government will not spare those who use offensive language towards prominent figures. The comments have also sparked debate on social media, with many denouncing the authors for their outrageous insinuations against the iconic social reformer. The articles have been described as highly condemnable, outrageous and painful, with the websites attempting to rearrange and destroy Indian history. The delegation has requested the police to take immediate action against the websites, their authors, and to remove the article from all media platforms.
Aamir Khan Shares a Frame with Kapil Sharma and his Wife Ginni; Entertainment News.
Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma recently shared a picture on Instagram featuring himself, his wife Ginni Chatrath, and Bollywood star Aamir Khan. In the post, he hailed Khan as his pride. The two were present at the trailer launch of the upcoming film Carry on Jatta 3 in Mumbai, where Aamir praised Kapil’s comic acts and entertainment skills. Aamir also expressed his desire to appear on Kapil’s show for entertainment purposes, rather than just to promote his films. Furthermore, he credited Kapil for bringing joy to millions of people and making their evenings colorful.
Deepender Hooda Stands in Support of Wrestlers, No Interest to Fight WFI Polls
Congress leader Deepender Hooda has expressed his support for the wrestlers who are protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India. During a press conference at the party’s headquarters, he emphasized that he has no interest in the wrestling federation’s politics, but is dedicated to supporting the wrestlers for justice. Hooda has appealed to the wrestlers to reconsider their decision to immerse their hard-earned medals in river Ganga as a sign of protest and to also reconsider their decision to hold an indefinite hunger strike. Many star wrestlers, including Olympic medalists, are protesting against the WFI’s president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment. Hooda has made it clear that he will continue to support the wrestlers until justice is served and he will not be swayed by those accusing him of using this issue for personal gain. The wrestlers have given a five-day deadline for their demands to be met, after which they will proceed with their decision to submerge their medals in the Ganga.
Indian Economy’s Growth Rate Shows Resilience Despite Global Challenges: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the resilience of the country’s economy, stating that its annual growth rate of 7.2% illustrates this against a backdrop of global challenges. This strong performance, backed up by positive macro-economic indicators, demonstrates the promising path of the economy and the strength of the people, according to Modi. Official figures show that India’s economy grew by 6.1% during the January-March quarter of 2022-23 fueled by the agricultural, manufacturing, mining and construction industries, pushing the annual growth rate to 7.2%. This growth has propelled the Indian economy to USD 3.3 trillion and laid the foundation for achieving the USD 5 trillion target in years to come.
